CREATING
college access equity by
empowering under-resourced students
to and through college
STEP AHEAD
SCHOLARS
Supporting Scholars
Since 2010
$68M+
Scholarships and Grants Earned
4,500+
Students and Families
Supported
600+
Students Provided
One-on-One Coaching
97%
College Enrollment
Our Vision
We envision a world where every student’s potential is valued and higher educational aspirations are supported and invested in.
The Problem
The average student only receives
38 minutes of college counseling.
The counselor-to-student ratio is 1:466.
Counselors are tasked with managing heavy caseloads of students with complex educational
and day-to-day needs.
Students need additional guidance and support.
Students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education
have the greatest unmet need.
Our Solution
We bridge income and economic mobility gaps by providing easily attainable college access
guidance and support for all.
"Step Ahead Scholars has been a great help from my junior year to my senior year. They helped me perfect my college essay and provided me with valuable information about the college application process. Without this program, I would have overlooked essential parts of the college application process."
- J. Casillas
OUR PARTNERS
We rely on volunteers and donors to help us make a difference in the lives of our students. We invite you to learn more about ways to support our mission and empower students to realize their college dreams.